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Neonatal Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

Rapid City, SD

Facility Overview

• Level II Trauma Center
• Level III NICU
• Level II Pediatric Trauma
• Magnet Status Designation
• Primary Stroke and Chest Pain Center
• Teaching Hospital
• 417 Beds

Unit Information

• Beds: 28
• Average Census: 13-16
• Patient Types: Neonates of all gestational ages with various diagnoses, including low birth weight, high frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, total body cooling, and feeders/growers.

Patient Care Ratios

RN: 1:1 to 1:4

Required Certifications

• BLS
• NRP
• PALS
• STABLE (preferred)

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved nursing education program
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota
• Minimum experience: 1.5 years
• Travelers must have at least 2 years of experience and live more than 100 miles away from the facility

Preferred Skills

• Vent management
• IV starts and medication titration
• Experience with neonatal resuscitation (CN will attend deliveries)

Support on the Unit

• CNA ratio: 1:10
• Charge Nurse: 1:25 (will attend deliveries)
• Phlebotomy performed by RN
• Respiratory Therapy available
• Neonatologist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners available 24/7
• Transport Team available 24/7

Charting and Equipment

• EPIC for charting
• Alaris for equipment management
• Medication dispensing through Omnicell

Floating Opportunities

Possible floating to PICU, pediatrics, postpartum, newborn nursery, and adult (constant observation only) as overflow on the pediatric unit.

Scheduling and Orientation

• Weekend rotation is not required, but travelers may work mostly weekends
• Holiday requirements include 2 out of 4 major holidays
• General traveler orientation follows with 1 day and 1 night on the unit

Other Information

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Free Parking available

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